Cycling in Nîmes
1 cycling route from Nîmes, Languedoc, France, 128 km, 128 km mapped in all, with up to 166 m of climbing in a day. Mostly flat riding (1 m of climbing per km on average), mostly mixed-surface routes, 70% paved, 19% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane. Best months to ride: Apr to May, Sep to Oct.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 128 km
- Biggest day
- 166 m
- Terrain
- Flat
- Surface
- 70% paved
- Bike
- Gravel bike
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Best months
- Apr to May, Sep to Oct
- Longest gap
- 16 km
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- 70% paved · 26% gravel or unpaved — 33 km of gravel or unpaved road across the routes.
- Roads
- 19% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane · 24 km on cycle paths or lanes.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
Cycling guide to Nîmes
From Nîmes in Languedoc, France, cyclists can follow a 128.2 km point-to-point route to Cap d'Agde. The route passes through many places such as La Placette, Montaury, Saint-Césaire, Calvisson, and Sète. It runs mostly at low elevations with a highest point of 93 m and an overall elevation gain of 188 m. The route includes 23.8 km on main roads without cycle lanes and 24.2 km on cycle paths, with gravel or unpaved surfaces making up 26%. Twelve railway stations are located near the route, aiding access or exit points. The longest stretch without services is 15.7 km, so planning for food and water is advised.
More on best time to ride, terrain
Best time to ride
September with temperatures around 28°C.
Terrain
The terrain is generally flat with a moderate overall elevation gain of 188 m. Gradients are mild throughout, with the highest point on the route reaching 93 m. The route features mixed surfaces, including paved and 26% gravel or unpaved sections.